Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.

doingitanyway

satchmo1 said:

A bit of a mean suggestion, but maybe turn the kitchen taps on after 15 minutes (or less) so that the shower runs cold??? Mwahaha. 

I couldn't possibly. (Unfortunately) but your post made me laugh 

beanielou said:

That’s actually quite rude. If they were in a b & b or similar they would have to eat at the time given. 

I agree. It felt a bit rude...

jwil

Shower lady in particular seems quite entitled and inconsiderate!

Spendless

Did you say they were theatre connected people? If so they quite often run on a different timezone to the 9 - 5ers, both in terms of their working schedules and their own personal schedule, example shower timings, and dont always 'get' how frustrating it can be to others. Ive got a drama school student daughter ask me how I know - lol.

Id just chalk this time up to experience and then put some boundaries and house rules in before the next lot turn up. 

redofromstart

I would do a printed 'welcome to my home' list (like you get in holiday cottages), and set out meal times etc.

doingitanyway

jwil said:

Shower lady in particular seems quite entitled and inconsiderate!

Yes, she is! 

Spendless said:

Id just chalk this time up to experience and then put some boundaries and house rules in before the next lot turn up. 

Exactly my thoughts. Thank you 

redofromstart said:

I would do a printed 'welcome to my home' list (like you get in holiday cottages), and set out meal times etc.

That is a a really good idea. I will do that!

Skint_yet_Again

How old are your guests dia (roughly? Twenties?) Do you think they still live at home as it sounds like they have no consideration for costs or other people. Probably thinks they are paying to stay so they are entitled 😡

doingitanyway

Skint_yet_Again said:

How old are your guests dia (roughly? Twenties?) Do you think they still live at home as it sounds like they have no consideration for costs or other people. Probably thinks they are paying to stay so they are entitled 😡

Thanks SYA but the shower woman who is the one I have some issues with, is in her fifties, and actually they aren't paying very much...
They are the first ones so now I know.

I'm getting into the swing of things with food. Last night was baked potatoes. I popped in an extra few and turned them into a frittata today to be served with a tomato and red onion salad with olives. They are late back tonight so I will leave it as a cold plate 

PennysIntoPounds

It's always going to be an ongoing learning process with having paying guests, there are over 8 billion people in the world and no two are exactly the same! Good on you for being brave enough to try it.
Is it a necessity for future guests that you provide meals? When I've stayed in airbandbs in someone's home there's been a microwave and kettle in the room and otherwise you can eat and buy elsewhere...

doingitanyway

Thanks PIP I agree it is a learning process.

I am doing what has to be done this year. By the end of summer, I will be back into the black with a £1k emergency fund, so it is worth it to me. However, I'm not sure I want to repeat it next year!

I don't really want microwaves in my bedrooms...

I can do this and I am fine. But, this wasn't the original plan. Time for a rethink...

redofromstart

It might also be a good test of how much you want something - how many lodger hours to pay for it?